Architect

Description: Architect – Elevate Your Creativity, Shape the FutureLocation: Los AngelesFull-Time - ExemptSalary: Architect I - $ 80,000 – 93,000, Architect II - $92,000 - 112,000Who We’re Looking ForAre you passionate about pushing the boundaries of architectural design? We’re searching for a visionary Architect II—someone who blends creativity with technical expertise to craft spaces that inspire. What You’ll Do – Your Creative ImpactDesign with Purpose: Develop compelling architectural concepts that merge function, aesthetics, and sustainability.Lead & Innovate: Spearhead technical design solutions for major projects, applying cutting-edge methods and materials.Bring Designs to Life: Independently produce high-quality plans, specifications, and oversee material selection.Collaborate & Inspire: Work alongside clients, consultants, and project teams to ensure seamless project execution.Guide the Next Generation: Mentor junior designers and interns, fostering innovation and design excellence.See It Through: Engage in construction administration—site visits, RFIs, submittals, and punch lists—bringing designs from concept to reality. CompetenciesDesign Tools: Proficiency in Revit required; Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) proficiency required; SketchUp or Rhino required; Lumion, Enscape, and V-Ray are a plus.Technical Know-How: Strong working knowledge of zoning and building codes, specifications, building/engineering systems, and agency requirements (NFPA, ADAAG, FGI, OBC, IBC etc).Creative Confidence: Ability to generate and articulate impactful design ideas.Strong Communicator: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.Detail-Driven: Organized and efficient with a focus on quality, timelines, and collaboration.Client Focused: Passion for providing exceptional client service.Team Player: Collaborative and professional work ethic.Essential FunctionsIndependently produces finished plans, specifications and approval of materials and construction on moderate to large scale projects.Provide professional consultation and coordination of the planning and development of construction and design document production and provides technical expertise to ensure coordinated and high-quality documents.Perform construction administration duties, such as site visits, RFI responses, submittals, and punch list reviews.Create and review projects reports, estimates, calculations, specifications, and compile/analyze relevant data.Responsible to monitor billing efficiency rates and work at maximizing team’s quality and efficiency in assigned tasks.Proactively coordinates meetings with client, project team, consultants, and contractor meetings to ensure trust and confidence.Provide technical guidance to less experienced project associates and interns.Involve explorations of subject area, definition of scope, selection of items for investigation, and development of complex or novel concepts and methods.Contribute innovative design ideas that consistently capture the intended design vision.Contribute to bold design solutions that balance scale, aesthetics, and context to maximize the impact to the individual and community.Your Background – The Foundation of Your SuccessEducation: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited university (preferred).Experience: Minimum 6 years of architecture-related experience in a professional setting.Licensure: Licensed in the US.

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